Posted by rich on February 15, 1998 at 20:26:42:
In Reply to: Re: Friend needs chef advice posted by Neil SheldonCPC on February 08, 1998 at 00:26:21:
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: : My friend is really confused about what he wants to do.
: : He wants to be a chef but is having trouble figuring out how to proceed. Is there anyone he could call for advice?
: : becoming a chef is a long road,culinary schools are good.work experiance is good,check at local library,their are publications that list all culinary schools in USA and adroad
: : work work work hard. hope I could help.
: : NEIL
perhaps the best advice to tell your friend is to really weigh out the pros and cons of the restaurant buisness. I am a chef, and have been doing this crazy career for over 8 years. The cons: LONG hours, not so great pay, working
almost every weekend and most holidays, and frequent "burn out" from the rigerous schedule and physcial type of work. However, the Pros usually negate the cons, which would be: Not having to wear a tie to work, working with other talented chefs, building a strong work ethic, a sence of enormous
fullfillment when your work gets noticed and complimented, having fun while working, listening to all types of music while you work, being creative, and finally watching the customers expression and their total experience from your skill and creativity. Tell your friend good luck, believe me it's a massive choise to make.